To examine whether patterns, such as the timings of onset or recovery from sleep disturbance, are associated with later developmental problems, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Mothers ...

Researchers show how sleep loss during early life impacts key aspects of brain development and how it can increase one's risk for developing autism spectrum disorder. Sleep deprivation in adults has ...

Infants' activity while sleeping is rhythmic, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The findings provide ...

Scientists tracked more than 35,000 hours of infant sleep and discovered a hidden rhythm that mirrors sleep cycles ...

The trajectory of sleep in the first year of age is highly dynamic and correlates with developmental progress from the neonatal to the infantile period. During this critical period of brain growth, ...

We know sleep is intimately connected with mental health. It turns out, they start intertwining earlier than we might’ve ...

Infants' activity whilst sleeping is rhythmic, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Findings provide ...

Electrical signals from the brain could help identify potential issues in the organ's development, a new study reports. Researchers hope that their study will enable better tracking of infants' ...

Late nights, early risings and broken sleep schedules are hallmarks of youth, but those sleepless nights may leave marks deeper than dark circles under the eyes. Researchers from the University of ...

Self-harm in young people is a major public health concern, rates are rising, and the adolescent years present a critical period of intervention. Another modern challenge facing adolescents is sleep ...

Not getting enough sleep and going to bed late were associated with a higher risk for central precocious puberty, particularly in girls. Girls with this condition often had serious sleep issues 3.5 ...